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Digital Image Collection

Milwaukee Waterways

These photographs are from the Port of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library Historic Photo Collection, and the Great Lakes Marine Collection of Milwaukee Public Library and the Wisconsin Marine Historical Society.…

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19th Century U.S. Newspapers

19th Century U.S. Newspapers, from Gale, provides access to historic primary source newspapers, featuring full content and images from numerous urban and rural publications throughout the U.S. Wisconsin newspapers are well represented. Note to previous users: the interface has changed, but the same information is still available!

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The Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library recognize the value of our great library and celebrate all it has to offer. Friends membership dollars provide financial support to keep the library’s outstanding collections, resources and programs free and accessible for all.

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150,000 individuals struggle with literacy in Milwaukee

Only 5 out of 32 nine-year-olds are reading at the appropriate 3rd grade level in Milwaukee - YOU CAN HELP US CHANGE THIS.

Digital access is an obstacle for nearly 185,000 people living in Milwaukee without a home computer and Internet access. It's also one of the top reasons that those among the unemployed can't find a job.